http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/related-8263-freddie-mercury/topic-rss.do Freddie Mercury RSS feed http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/lifestyle/article-23814306-mika-takes-off.do Mika landed three years ago, a fully formed psychedelic pop sensation with a sound that crosses Freddie Mercury with Mozart. Hermione Eyre meets a charming misfit who refuses to be ordinary Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:42:30 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/lifestyle/article-23814306-mika-takes-off.do 2010-03-11T11:42:30Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23805477-cds-of-the-week.do Peter Gabriel is uncovered in Scratch My Back, Owl City release Ocean Eyes and Life is Sweet for Lightspeed Champion. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:39:44 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23805477-cds-of-the-week.do 2010-02-12T16:39:44Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/comedy/review-23784092-camp-cardboard-and-crepe-from-ennio-marchett.do While Ennio Marchetto's is a modest set-in-a-suitcase show compared to Arturo Brachetti's epic, there is much to enjoy. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:07:48 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/comedy/review-23784092-camp-cardboard-and-crepe-from-ennio-marchett.do 2009-12-15T11:07:48Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/theatre/review-23775489-a-red-hot-thrill-of-a-night-from-la-clique.do Hang on to your hats, La Clique is back and ready to leave audiences gasping again. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:12:08 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/theatre/review-23775489-a-red-hot-thrill-of-a-night-from-la-clique.do 2009-11-26T09:12:08Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/theatre/article-23767820-the-12-shows-of-christmas.do From posh panto to burlesque, London is full of festive entertainment. Here are a dozen shows that should entice children — and adults — into the theatre. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:59:23 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/theatre/article-23767820-the-12-shows-of-christmas.do 2009-11-11T09:59:23Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23743281-cds-of-the-week.do This week sees the release of The Resistance by Muse, Jay-Z's excellent CD The Blueprint 3, David Gray's long-awaited album Draw the Line and Yeah Ghost by Grammy nominee Zero 7 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23743281-cds-of-the-week.do 2009-09-10T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23685430-pink-doesnt-quite-get-02-arena-party-started.do Pink's 02 gig was an uneven evening and not merely because this tattooed ball of energy is the dictionary definition of “in your face”. Mon, 04 May 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23685430-pink-doesnt-quite-get-02-arena-party-started.do 2009-05-04T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23658645-off-the-record-my-pop-pilgrimage.do Could a visit to the new British Music Experience exhibition at the O2 teach our music critic how to dance the Macarena?. Fri, 06 Mar 2009 10:29:14 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23658645-off-the-record-my-pop-pilgrimage.do 2009-03-06T10:29:14Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23637365-knebworth-is-back-with-2-day-festival.do Knebworth House is to be revived as a major festival venue this summer when it stages the European leg of rock event Sonisphere Mon, 09 Feb 2009 10:21:33 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23637365-knebworth-is-back-with-2-day-festival.do 2009-02-09T10:21:33Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23636083-cds-of-the-week.do Lily Allen returns with a new album that explores the various layers of her personality and the original magic of Van Morrison is in evidence. Fri, 06 Feb 2009 10:36:30 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23636083-cds-of-the-week.do 2009-02-06T10:36:30Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/events/article-23579694-a-night-out-in-london-la-clique-and-las-iguanas.do Enjoy an outrageous night out at La Clique and keep up the post theatre buzz at Las Iguanas. Wed, 29 Oct 2008 15:16:56 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/events/article-23579694-a-night-out-in-london-la-clique-and-las-iguanas.do 2008-10-29T15:16:56Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/clubbing/article-23574593-party-like-a-pop-star-at-guilty-pleasures.do Soft rock, fancy dress and a confession booth at the revamped Guilty Pleasures. Fri, 17 Oct 2008 12:23:50 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/clubbing/article-23574593-party-like-a-pop-star-at-guilty-pleasures.do 2008-10-17T12:23:50Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23572443-queen-is-missing-something.do Mercury's appearance on screen during Bohemian Rhapsody only emphasised that, in Queen’s case, the past is a superior place. Mon, 13 Oct 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23572443-queen-is-missing-something.do 2008-10-13T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23524896-he-stalked-diana-and-had-400-women-on-film.do The man cleared of killing Jill Dando is a convicted sex offender who once tried to break into Proncess Diana's home Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:49:45 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23524896-he-stalked-diana-and-had-400-women-on-film.do 2008-08-01T15:49:45Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/showbiz/article-23517562-the-next-big-thing-katy-perry.do A feisty Californian singer-songwriter and America's newest pop sweetheart. Her latest single, I Kissed A Girl, went to the top of the U.S. charts - she now has her sights on Britain. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 22:31:32 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/showbiz/article-23517562-the-next-big-thing-katy-perry.do 2008-07-17T22:31:32Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23494615-i-leapt-into-a-passing-car-to-escape-from-dando-suspect-woman-tells-murder-trial.do The man accused of murdering Jill Dando told one of his stalking victims he was in the SAS, the Old Bailey heard Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:05:44 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23494615-i-leapt-into-a-passing-car-to-escape-from-dando-suspect-woman-tells-murder-trial.do 2008-06-13T15:05:44Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/events/article-23430397-cheers-to-new-year-us-girls-fly-in-for-parade.do Cheerleaders, Morris dancers, beauty queens and vintage cars and took to the streets as 500,000 Londoners watched the New Year's Day Parade. Wed, 02 Jan 2008 09:59:45 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/events/article-23430397-cheers-to-new-year-us-girls-fly-in-for-parade.do 2008-01-02T09:59:45Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23417785-running-out-of-bright-ideas.do A radio-friendly band with terrible taste in music, Orson's low-key launch for their second album proved to be a predictable outing. Mon, 22 Oct 2007 23:00:00 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23417785-running-out-of-bright-ideas.do 2007-10-22T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23416667-maximo-park-play-follow-my-leader.do Maximo Park frontman Paul Smith was the highlight of the band's show this weekend at the Brixton Academy. Sun, 14 Oct 2007 23:00:00 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23416667-maximo-park-play-follow-my-leader.do 2007-10-14T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23408209-75000-enjoy-mela-magic.do Thousands flocked to the London Mela festival for a feast of South Asian music and culture. Mon, 13 Aug 2007 11:45:13 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23408209-75000-enjoy-mela-magic.do 2007-08-13T11:45:13Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23396346-in-falsetto-heaven-with-mika.do He may be one of the most heavily hyped artists in recent times, but Lebanese-born singer Mika proved he is no flash-in-the-pan with a spectacular show at the Shepherd's Bush Empire. Mon, 14 May 2007 23:00:00 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23396346-in-falsetto-heaven-with-mika.do 2007-05-14T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23395487-asian-mela-tribute-to-freddy-mercury.do A sitar tribute to Freddie Mercury will be one of the highlights of this year's London Mela. The performance will be a special commission for the event. Tue, 08 May 2007 14:14:08 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23395487-asian-mela-tribute-to-freddy-mercury.do 2007-05-08T14:14:08Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23391553-shy-pirates-set-the-boat-a-rocking.do Pete And The Pirates took to the stage at Madame JoJo's and delighted the well-groomed crowd with their furious pace and lo-fi indie songs. Tue, 03 Apr 2007 23:00:00 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23391553-shy-pirates-set-the-boat-a-rocking.do 2007-04-03T23:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/events/article-23387848-tickets-going-on-sale-for-first-wembley-concert.do Tickets for George Michael performing the first concert at the new Wembley Stadium go on sale Thursday morning. Tue, 06 Mar 2007 11:35:05 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/events/article-23387848-tickets-going-on-sale-for-first-wembley-concert.do 2007-03-06T11:35:05Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23378106-stripped-down-set-from-a-rising-star.do Flamboyant newcomer Mika seems certain to be a more permanent presence in pop and a deal to be one of the faces of Paul Smith suggests that he is also becoming a style icon. Wed, 13 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23378106-stripped-down-set-from-a-rising-star.do 2006-12-13T00:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23374315-its-the-black-eyeliner-parade.do Not everyone has welcomed My Chemical Romance's rise to rock stardom but their Brixton Academy gig was a celebration of alternative rock's chart triumph, says Andre Paine. Mon, 13 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/review-23374315-its-the-black-eyeliner-parade.do 2006-11-13T00:00:00Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/arts/article-23372036-kylie-the-museum-star.do Kylie Minogue is to be immortalised as an artistic icon with an exhibition at the V&A of outfits, photographs and accessories that have defined her career. Wed, 25 Oct 2006 08:27:57 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/arts/article-23372036-kylie-the-museum-star.do 2006-10-25T08:27:57Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23370355-razorlight-triumph-at-live-music-awards.do The Who, Razorlight and Take That were winners at the Vodafone Live Music Awards. Take That took home the prize for Best Live Return after their triumphant pop comeback. Thu, 12 Oct 2006 08:32:41 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23370355-razorlight-triumph-at-live-music-awards.do 2006-10-12T08:32:41Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23369034-music-downloads.do Jamie Cullum's White Island classics, new material from Damien Rice and the launch of Sony's new music service. Read David Smyth's internet music picks here. Fri, 29 Sep 2006 13:27:42 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23369034-music-downloads.do 2006-09-29T13:27:42Z http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23366858-schools-of-rock.do From Coldplay and Pulp to The Who and Pink Floyd, much of modern music flourished in the capital's seats of higher learning. A new poll has revealed where they studied. Thu, 14 Sep 2006 11:38:02 GMT http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-23366858-schools-of-rock.do 2006-09-14T11:38:02Z